Town of Rochester Town Board
Workshop Meeting
April 13, 2023 6:30pm
Harold Lipton Community Center
15 Tobacco Road, Accord, NY
As of 4-10-2023
To View the Meeting
Livestream Broadcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7ykop50cWmqPFUpgDjRSQ
I. Call to Order – Pledge to the Flag – Roll Call
II. Resolutions
A. Acceptance of Agenda
Recommended Resolution: The Town of Rochester Town Board accepts the agenda as prepared by the Town Supervisor
B. Authorization of Grant Application
Proposed Resolution: The Town of Rochester Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to apply to the Ulster County Legislature for consideration of a Municipal Parks and Recreation Grant in the amount of $100,000 funding for capital project for construction of restroom facilities, construction of septic and water system for same, replacement of the pavilion roof, and replacement of park signage for the Town of Rochester Park located at 50 Scenic Road, Accord, NY.
The Town estimates construction costs of $276,566 for the total project. The Town further pledges to contribute up to $176,566.00 in matching funding for the project, of which no greater than $69,000 shall be in-kind services.
III. Discussion (Possible Resolutions)
C. SEQRA review and determination – Granary Project Request for EEO Zoning Designation
Recommended Resolution: TBD
D. Establishing Public Hearing Date
Recommended Resolution: The Town of Rochester Town Board sets the date of Thursday May 4, 2023, for public hearing to be convened following the completion of the public heaing for
Local Law _ of 2023, being convened at 6:30pm, at the Harold Lipton Community Center, 15 Tobacco Road, Accord, NY .
The public hearing is convened on the matter of request by a Accord LLC for consideration of inclusion of 5 parcels in the Economic Enterprize Overlay zoning district, pursuant to Town of Rochester Code §140-18.1.
The parcels are identified as SBL 77.9-1-25, 77.9-1-27, 77.9-1-28, 77.9-1-29, and 77.9-1-31 and are located at 2 Towpath Road, 4 Towpath Road, 8 Towpath Road, and Granite Road. And are located in the Hamelt (H) zoning district.
The Town Board further requests the Town Clerk circulate legal notice of the public hearing.
E. Referral to Ulster County Planning Board and Town of Rochester Planning Board
Recommended Resolution: The Town of Rochester Town Board authorize the Town Supervisor and the Town Clerk to initiate referral of the record of all documents placed into consideration in the review of the matter of request by a Accord LLC for consideration of inclusion of 5 parcels in the Economic Enterprize Overlay zoning district, pursuant to Town of Rochester Code §140-18.1.
F. Presentation of 2022 ADU
Proposed Resolution: The Town of Rochester Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to file the 2022 Annual Update Document (AUD), as prepared by RBT, CPA’s on behalf of the Town.
G. Executive Session
Proposed Resolution: The Town of Rochester Town Board motions to enter into executive session at _____ pm for the purposes of interview with particular persons applying for appointment to the Agriculture Advisory Committee.
H. Executive Session
Proposed Resolution: The Town of Rochester Town Board motions to exit executive session at _____ pm.
IV. Adjournment